Comments for Blanked Out http://www.blanked-out.com stating the obvious Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:11:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on Mike Ciresi adamant on imaginary same-sex marriage issue by Daniel http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/08/27/mike-ciresi-adamant-on-imaginary-same-sex-mariage-issue/#comment-26785 Daniel Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:25:30 +0000 http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/08/27/mike-ciresi-adamant-on-imaginary-same-sex-mariage-issue/#comment-26785 I couldn't understand some parts of this article Mike Ciresi adamant on imaginary same-sex marriage issue, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting. I couldn’t understand some parts of this article Mike Ciresi adamant on imaginary same-sex marriage issue, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

]]> Comment on Interview with Critical Mass Arrestee by Joel Lueders http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/09/interview-with-critical-mass-arrestee/#comment-20596 Joel Lueders Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:33:23 +0000 http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/09/interview-with-critical-mass-arrestee/#comment-20596 http://www.flickr.com/photos/vomit420/1625834284/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/vomit420/1625834284/

]]> Comment on Interview with Critical Mass Arrestee by Joel Lueders http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/09/interview-with-critical-mass-arrestee/#comment-20595 Joel Lueders Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:32:54 +0000 http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/09/interview-with-critical-mass-arrestee/#comment-20595 Hey Noah, I just got a copy of the police report, I'll be forwarding it to you. Here is the part about when I was arrested. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vomit420/1625834284/" title="Photo Sharing" rel="nofollow"></a> Hey Noah, I just got a copy of the police report, I’ll be forwarding it to you. Here is the part about when I was arrested.

]]> Comment on Interview with Critical Mass Arrestee by cmsupport http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/09/interview-with-critical-mass-arrestee/#comment-20589 cmsupport Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:51:20 +0000 http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/09/interview-with-critical-mass-arrestee/#comment-20589 Visit http://cmsupport.wordpress.com/ for the latest information on the city's continuing smear campaign against participants in the 8.31 CM and to find ways to support those still facing charges (like donating money for their legal defense!). Pass the link along to any who might be interested. Visit http://cmsupport.wordpress.com/ for the latest information on the city’s continuing smear campaign against participants in the 8.31 CM and to find ways to support those still facing charges (like donating money for their legal defense!).

Pass the link along to any who might be interested.

]]> Comment on Mike Ciresi adamant on imaginary same-sex marriage issue by Jim Miller http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/08/27/mike-ciresi-adamant-on-imaginary-same-sex-mariage-issue/#comment-20422 Jim Miller Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:18:35 +0000 http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/08/27/mike-ciresi-adamant-on-imaginary-same-sex-mariage-issue/#comment-20422 What Ciresi is saying, and I believe him and agree with him, is that the issue will be turned by the Republicans into "the Democrats are telling our ministers that they have to marry fags...next thing they'll be insisting that we marry men and sheep!" Ciresi has demonstrated on every occasion possible that he is a strong supporter of gay rights (human rights) for all. He supports granting all citizens the same protections and right that others have. Fruit Fly is right. The politics of this issue must be considered by all candidates when they craft their responses. Ciresi's response shows a lawyers concern that rights be protected on both sides of the issue. Don't be critical of a candidate because they insist on analyzing the issues and responding based on all the potential effects of a new law...that is why we hire them. What Ciresi is saying, and I believe him and agree with him, is that the issue will be turned by the Republicans into “the Democrats are telling our ministers that they have to marry fags…next thing they’ll be insisting that we marry men and sheep!” Ciresi has demonstrated on every occasion possible that he is a strong supporter of gay rights (human rights) for all. He supports granting all citizens the same protections and right that others have.

Fruit Fly is right. The politics of this issue must be considered by all candidates when they craft their responses. Ciresi’s response shows a lawyers concern that rights be protected on both sides of the issue.

Don’t be critical of a candidate because they insist on analyzing the issues and responding based on all the potential effects of a new law…that is why we hire them.

]]> Comment on 35W just came down right in front of my house by John Whiting http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/08/01/35w-just-came-down-right-in-front-of-my-house/#comment-20418 John Whiting Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:33:45 +0000 http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/08/01/35w-just-came-down-right-in-front-of-my-house/#comment-20418 The summer of 97 my daughter walked the valley of death in Minneapolis, she had a brain tumor removed at U of M Fairview. During that trivail to get my mind off things I would cross the Franklin Ave bridge and travel upstream under the bridges to walk out on the Stone Arch Bridge to watch the locks operate and to get my mind off our walk. Since then we have been back a couple times a year for checkups, in 06 a shunt failed and required replacement, and again this year, five more trips this year, the last being on July 6th to see Amos Lee at the Basilica Block Party, first time to Minneapolis without going to the hospital. I must have been half asleep after a 500 mile road trip from Mission, SD, when I took the U of M exit I ended up in the left lane and ended up crossing the I35 bridge with a graceful recovery and took the University exit back to Days Inn to check in before going to the concert. Thus I have been under the I35 bridge more than I have been over it. Our hearts go out to the people who suffered from the collapse, one victim was from Bonesteel, SD, just down the road from our home. Minneapolis will always have a special place in our heart. I can't help but to dwell on how many bridges could be made safe with the billions we are spending on a war no one wants. Peace The summer of 97 my daughter walked the valley of death in Minneapolis, she had a brain tumor removed at U of M Fairview. During that trivail to get my mind off things I would cross the Franklin Ave bridge and travel upstream under the bridges to walk out on the Stone Arch Bridge to watch the locks operate and to get my mind off our walk.

Since then we have been back a couple times a year for checkups, in 06 a shunt failed and required replacement, and again this year, five more trips this year, the last being on July 6th to see Amos Lee at the Basilica Block Party, first time to Minneapolis without going to the hospital. I must have been half asleep after a 500 mile road trip from Mission, SD, when I took the U of M exit I ended up in the left lane and ended up crossing the I35 bridge with a graceful recovery and took the University exit back to Days Inn to check in before going to the concert. Thus I have been under the I35 bridge more than I have been over it. Our hearts go out to the people who suffered from the collapse, one victim was from Bonesteel, SD, just down the road from our home. Minneapolis will always have a special place in our heart. I can’t help but to dwell on how many bridges could be made safe with the billions we are spending on a war no one wants. Peace

]]> Comment on Interview with Critical Mass Arrestee by Richard http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/09/interview-with-critical-mass-arrestee/#comment-20133 Richard Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:15:09 +0000 http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/09/interview-with-critical-mass-arrestee/#comment-20133 It's the same as anything. Don't disobey laws and the cops will leave you alone. Critical Mass, in my experience of seeing their rides, seems to stir the pot first. I know I shouldn't speak for the entire congregation of riders, but it seems to be an edgy sort of ride. I own a bike and ride with friends, but, for the sake of my safety, I abide by the traffic laws. I realize the message is to "disrupt," and to "make people aware." However, some day , someone is going to seriously get hurt. Motorist, biker, police officer...it's going to happen. And then what? Now your entire ride will be clouded with the "someone died at that event" title. Is that what they want? Is that the type of risk you want to take in the sustainability of your group. It’s the same as anything. Don’t disobey laws and the cops will leave you alone. Critical Mass, in my experience of seeing their rides, seems to stir the pot first. I know I shouldn’t speak for the entire congregation of riders, but it seems to be an edgy sort of ride. I own a bike and ride with friends, but, for the sake of my safety, I abide by the traffic laws. I realize the message is to “disrupt,” and to “make people aware.” However, some day , someone is going to seriously get hurt. Motorist, biker, police officer…it’s going to happen. And then what? Now your entire ride will be clouded with the “someone died at that event” title. Is that what they want? Is that the type of risk you want to take in the sustainability of your group.

]]> Comment on Star Tribune gave Sen. Coleman “soft money” - refunds Franken $12,000 by Kerry http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/26/star-tribune-gave-sen-coleman-soft-money-refunds-franken-12000/#comment-19842 Kerry Sat, 06 Oct 2007 11:27:19 +0000 http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/26/star-tribune-gave-sen-coleman-soft-money-refunds-franken-12000/#comment-19842 "...cost U.S. taxpayers at least $917,528..." Are you asserting the value of anything done or undone, accomplished or not accomplished in the Congress is a function of the cost in dollars? A thing can cost nothing in dollars yet be without price. Loafing in the sun, for instance. But as Congress loafing in the sun costs as much as Congress loafing on the legislative floor; what each moment costs neither validates nor invalidates what is accomplished. Here, the Congress replied to a scurrilous political attack on a four star general with a Ph.D., whose testimony they required, and who, himself, by the status in the United States of civilian control over the military, cannot reply to such attacks. It should resound to the character of politicians of any stripe to abjure such an attack on a man's character. Disagreement with particular policies, office holders or partisian points of view should not include cheering on the hurling of rotten fruit at one's political adversaries. Debate ought not have any odor, nor traffic in slander. “…cost U.S. taxpayers at least $917,528…” Are you asserting the value of anything done or undone, accomplished or not accomplished in the Congress is a function of the cost in dollars? A thing can cost nothing in dollars yet be without price. Loafing in the sun, for instance. But as Congress loafing in the sun costs as much as Congress loafing on the legislative floor; what each moment costs neither validates nor invalidates what is accomplished. Here, the Congress replied to a scurrilous political attack on a four star general with a Ph.D., whose testimony they required, and who, himself, by the status in the United States of civilian control over the military, cannot reply to such attacks. It should resound to the character of politicians of any stripe to abjure such an attack on a man’s character. Disagreement with particular policies, office holders or partisian points of view should not include cheering on the hurling of rotten fruit at one’s political adversaries. Debate ought not have any odor, nor traffic in slander.

]]> Comment on DFL Progressive Caucus Debate: Nelson-Pallmeyer wins over progressives; Ciresi attacks Franken by Dyna http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/30/dfl-progressive-caucus-debate-nelson-pallmeyer-wins-over-progressives-ciresi-attacks-franken/#comment-19588 Dyna Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:47:18 +0000 http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/30/dfl-progressive-caucus-debate-nelson-pallmeyer-wins-over-progressives-ciresi-attacks-franken/#comment-19588 After 42 years of driving I have yet to receive a speeding ticket. After 42 years of driving I have yet to receive a speeding ticket.

]]> Comment on DFL Progressive Caucus Debate: Nelson-Pallmeyer wins over progressives; Ciresi attacks Franken by Mark Gisleson http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/30/dfl-progressive-caucus-debate-nelson-pallmeyer-wins-over-progressives-ciresi-attacks-franken/#comment-19504 Mark Gisleson Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:42:02 +0000 http://www.blanked-out.com/2007/09/30/dfl-progressive-caucus-debate-nelson-pallmeyer-wins-over-progressives-ciresi-attacks-franken/#comment-19504 Dyna, it took five tickets over 14 months, but they broke me and got me to drive 55 mph, and they'll break you too. Dyna, it took five tickets over 14 months, but they broke me and got me to drive 55 mph, and they’ll break you too.

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